How do you solve #1.1/1.2=n/3.6#?
1 Answer
Dec 28, 2016
Explanation:
When a fraction is equal to another fraction, we can solve using the method of
#color(blue)"cross-multiplication"#
#"That is " color(blue)(1.1)/color(red)(1.2)=color(red)(n)/color(blue)(3.6)# To solve, multiply the
#color(red)"red terms"# and the#color(blue)" blue terms"# together and equate them.
#rArrcolor(red)(1.2n)=color(blue)(1.1)xxcolor(blue)(3.6)#
#rArr1.2n=3.96# To solve for n, divide both sides by 1.2
#cancel(1.2 n)/cancel(1.2)=3.96/1.2#
#rArrn=3.3" is the solution"#
